The Pagan Place Podcast

   The fine gents from  Hammond River Collective  stopped in for a visit to chat about their upcoming début album. We learn a bit about their history, what drives their sound and of course a bit about their album. There were a few hiccups with the audio so you'll have to forgive the difference in mic volumes between the folks speaking here and there. This is part 1 of 2. The tunes you'll hear on t...

    This time around we're joined by Jill and Andie of Dumpster Cub. We talk a bit about their music, where Dumpster Cub came from and even the meaning of their songs. Of course they played us a few of their tunes, recorded live in-house for this episode, as well. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode.    The Music you hear on this episode: 'Rising' and 'The Ocean Song' You can find Dumpster Cub on ...

    This time around we're joined by Jill and Andie of Dumpster Cub. We talk a bit about their music, where Dumpster Cub came from and even the meaning of their songs. Of course they played us a few of their tunes, recorded live in-house for this episode, as well. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode.   The Music you hear on this episode: White Moth, Small Bills (Regina Spektor) You can find Dumpste...

This time around we're joined by Steve Hayes, Host of  Podcast of the universe . We talk a bit about his podcast and decided to do things a little differently and more in the vein of his show to make him feel at home. We each pick a random topic and try to educate the other on it. That being said, we discuss the history of dolls and The Mystery of the Circleville Letters. This is our longest episo...

   This time around we're joined by Joshua Smids to talk about his project The_Shadows_of_ and the new album 'Volume 1'. We chat about his experiences recording, how his music shifted and grew and of course we discuss much more. We even coaxed him into playing us a few awesome tracks, recorded live in-house just for this episode. We decided to leave this episode in one part, So enjoy! All the musi...

We welcome Jamie, Drake and Nick of Jamie Comeau and the Crooked Teeth into the Pagan Place. Join us as we talk a bit about their intense 2018 and where they would like 2019 to take them. We'll also talk a bit about what's changed from the days of Jamie recording alone in his bedroom to playing, writing and recording with the full band. Of course you'll get to hear some great tunes as well includi...

This time around we're joined by Jason Ogden of Penny Blacks . We'll talk a bit about music helping to drive his life, the changes in the local music scene over the years and the fact that he still gets pre-show jitters. You'll even get to hear a few amazing tunes from some of the many projects he's been part of.   The Tunes You’ll Hear: Plastic War - Spider Legs, Penny Blacks - Hand 2 Hand, Hospi...

This time around we were visited by singer/songwriter Clinton Charlton. We talk a bit about his first forays into music, a bit about some of his projects and of course he graced us with a few of his tunes, recorded live in-house just for this episode. Tunes You'll hear on this episode: Winter's Thaw, The Busker, Golden Years, Sunken Treasure If you like what you've heard here you can find him on ...

This time around we were visited by singer/songwriter Corey Jellison. We talk a bit about his upcoming EP and his trek to get where he's at. He even played us a few tunes as well, recorded live in-house just for this episode.  The tracks you'll hear on this episode are: Against the Wild, Coming Home (City and Colour) and Current wave,  Stranger Days You can check out Corey on  Facebook , YouTube  ...

On this episode we're joined by song writer Aryelle Morrison as we talk about some of her influences, her experiences learning classical piano as a child and how she feels about were her music may take her. We do apologize, there will be some microphone fuzz on this episode. The tunes you heard on this episode are from her latest EP Stereotypical: Batteries, Advice, A Year  (Remix) If you like wha...

On this episode we're joined by travel and adventure blogger Melissa Smith and Co-Adventurer Joel Smith as we talk about some of their early adventures together and beginnings of what became the Meandering Maritimer. Be sure to check Melissa's blog in all it's media formats. you can Find her writings at: The Meandering Maritimer and Maritime Love You can also find her on Facebook , Instagram and t...

In this episode Kalen leaves the comfort of his home studio and joins the band Papal Visit front men Pierre and Adam, as well as John and Chris from the live band, at their jam spot after a killer show for the Quality Block Party. They discuss their history together as well as their home town's rich rock and roll past. Be sure to check out their Bandcamp , you can also find them on Facebook The tr...

REMASTERED EPISODE .... On this episode I'm joined by Jeff Keleher and we discuss his Family's end of summer bash, The Pocologan Camp Party Running August 24th and 25th. We talk a bit about the history of the event, the joys, the stresses and where they may want to take it in the future. Of course we were sure to give you some tunes from a few of the artists playing the event. The music you heard...

    We're joined by Ryan McIntyre, who talks about his progression in his musical taste and getting over old inhibitions toward certain genres. We talk everything from Peter and the Wolf, Vivaldi, through Blues, Folk and Pop. Check out the links below to hear some of the songs we talked about but were unable to play due to copyrights. The Music you heard on this episode: Red Cardinal - Flimsy, Joe...

      We're joined by Cherise Letson and Cait Milberry from Strange Grooves. We talk a bit about How they got started, some of their favourite tunes and where they are heading. You can find them on their website  www.strangegrooves.com  or on  Facebook don't forget to check them out on most social media platforms as strangegooves.  If you want to check out the tunes they talked about:  Stampeders...

In this episode Adam Washburn popped in for a visit and played a great set for us. We talk a bit about where his music is going and the ever changing industry that effects how artists get themselves out there. He also played a few of his tracks, recorded live in-house just for this episode. The songs you heard on this episode: Molly, The Best Days, Blue, A cover of the Beatles' Blackbird, and Chas...

 In this episode we're joined for a second time by Gram Lewis. We reminice a bit about our youth, talk song writing and why he chose the songs that he decided to play for us. Of course his tracks were, recorded live in-house just for this episode. You'll hear a little of Adrian the intern from time to time as well. The music you'll hear in this episde: Backyard, Songbird and a cover of Ween's The...

Our first "Just the Music" episode put together back in 2017. This was episode 15 and consisted of one live recording from each of our musical guests up to that point. No talk, all rock.   Tunes You'll hear: Troy Chenier - Heaven Take Me Home, Adam Washburn - Penelope, Hunter J. Wilson - Poems, Frank James - Pity Sake, Austin Eatman - Same Damn Stone, Steve Fudge - Close Down, Peter Butler - Line...

  This time around we decided to give you a bit of a longer episode. Eric from Parapony Picture Shows , the team that gives us the web series Hurtin. We talk a bit about the show, it's origins, influences and everything else that came to mind. We did have to contend with a band playing in the upstairs studio while we talked, so just a heads up that there is some backround noise. We'll say it's atm...

     Mr. Steve Fudge decided to come up to the studio and play us a few of his tunes. We also chatted about his other artistic interests, his rough start with open mics and the best experience he's had playing a gig. Steve has made many a venture, we dare say successfully, in to other realms such as HipHop and Comedy and we were glad to get him in for a chat. Hey plaed us a few tracks, recorded li...

In this episode we were invited into the studio of Industrial Park Productions to talk with Raven Blue and Jeff McLennan about their upcoming short film Homeless, due to be released Aug. 18th at the Third Shift Contemporary Arts Festival. They talk a bit about the importance of team collaberation, The learning curve of making a film and even let us hear a few tunes that influenced their gripping s...

  In this episode we had a phone interview with England's own Joe McCorriston all the way from Morecambe, Lancashire. We talk a bit about falling in love with music, changes in his song writing, the music industry and what to expect when someone wants to take on the life of a professional musician.   The songs you heard in this episode are: See Ya (with the Intro, Off the album 'Try as you might')...

  In this Episode we welcome Hunter into the studio to talk a bit about his music and his emotional investment in what he's doing with his song writing and some insight into life on the road. He played us a few tunes as well, Recorded live in-house just for this episode.   The songs you heard in this episode are: Pretty Habits, I've Been Asleep (A Long, Long time) a Hey Rosetta cover and Elijah's...

    In this episode we were visited by Drake Adams. He talked a bit about life on the road and being in a van with band mates for a month at a time, with all it's ups and downs. Of course he also played us a few tunes, recorded live in-house just for this episode.   The song heard in this episode are: Dreaming of You, On Your Own, City Lights and cover of Barr Brothers' "Even the Darkness Has Arms...

In this episode we welcome Kerry Caron to the Pagan Place to play a few tunes and talk a little about what drives him forward. He also graced us with a few tunes as well, recorded live in-house just for this episode. The music you'll hear in this episode:  'Twenty One Stories',' I hear them All' (Dave Rawlings) and 'Ain't always Smiling'. The intro was 'Wheels & Gasoline' by Dead Fingers   You...